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| December 2012 | |
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 12th - Member Milestone and Volunteer Recognition Mixer at Marin Honda, Co-hosted by Cal-Pox, Inc. 5-7pm Wednesday, January 16th - Harbor Freight Tools Ribbon Cutting 11am Thursday, January 31st - Marin History Museum Gallery Ribbon Cutting 5-7pm Thursday, March 14th - NEW DATE! State of the City/Taste of San Rafael dinner at Embassy Suites is confirmed for THURSDAY, March 14th Click here for detailed calendar. In this Issue |
| Message from the Board Chair |
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Decisiveness, Development and the Public Interest The recent City Council hearing considering the application to build a soccer/athletic complex at the San Rafael Airport was a stellar example of democracy in action, unfortunately bringing to mind Winston Churchill's famous observation that “democracy is the worst form of government except all the others...." For years, the environmental aspects of the project have been studied under a microscope... more -> |
Richard Kalish |
| Leaders Circle Spotlight |
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Peacock Gap Golf Club After months of hard work and investment by new, local owners, Peacock Gap Golf Club is back and is once again Marin County's foremost example of classic golf at its best... more -> |
| Nelson Family of Companies While Nelson currently boasts 17 offices throughout California and into Texas, when Gary D. Nelson founded the company in 1970 with one office and one assistant, it must have been hard to imagine what was to come. In 2012, there are six business units... more -> |
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| Strengthening the Local Economy |
Top Ten Things the Chamber Did for Your Business This Past Year
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| Add Member2Member Discount Plan Into Your Business Strategy for 2012 The San Rafael Chamber Member2Member Discount Savings Program supports our Chamber members' businesses and keeps shopping dollars local. More and more businesses are signing up every day - we have over 75 businesses offering deals right now! Members can sign-up for free. |
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Member2Member Spotlight: San Rafael Pacifics - Buy one general admission 2013 season ticket and get the second general admission one free. It is a value of $840 dollars for only $420. View All Member2Member Deals |
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| Chamber News |
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Website Banner Ads Available Sign up NOW for a banner ad and get the rest of 2012 FREE. Sponsorships start at just $125/year! Click HERE to download the form. |
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Nominate San Rafael's Business of the Year Nominations are open for the San Rafael Business of the Year Award. This is your chance to nominate a large and/or small company that has demonstrated leadership, given back to the community and made a significant contribution to strengthening our local economy. Nominations are due by January 15, 2013. Winners will be announced at the State of the City/Taste of San Rafael Dinner on Thursday ,March 14, 2013 at Embassy Suites. Click here for nomination form |
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2013 Employment Posters Now Available - Avoid Unnecessary Fines! You MUST post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. Click here to download the order form. |
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Last Chance to Complete the 2012 Annual Membership Survey Happy Holidays from the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce! We are always looking to make sure the services, benefits and programs we offer are meeting your needs. Please help us ensure that we are on track by completing the following survey. It should take you no more than 5-10 minutes. This holiday season please give us a few minutes of your time to help us better serve you, our members. We value your feedback and we take it seriously. Click here to take the survey. |
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Education Committee Recognizes Educator of the Month The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Education Committee recently selected educator, Jennifer Thomas as one of the recipients of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Awards for 2012-2103. The San Rafael Chamber Education Committee has honored over 100 deserving recipients with these awards over the past 15 years of sponsorship. The committee consists of education leaders from the San Rafael and Dixie School Districts, Dominican University and College of Marin. The business members include representatives from businesses with a long history of supporting education and individual members passionate about the interests of business and education. The Chamber Education Committee will select one educator per month from November- April and recognize all honorees at an Award Ceremony during the Chamber's monthly business mixer on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Cornish & Carey Commercial, located at 1101 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael. The event is from 5-7pm. All honorees will receive a $250 check from Chamber business sponsors in appreciation of their outstanding and continuous service to our students. November educator of the month is sponsored by College Cash Solutions. |
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Marin Economic Forum Focus Group Planning on Transportation - January 8, 2013, 1:00-2:30pm at the Chamber Offices Marin Economic Forum (MEF) is partnering with Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) to investigate the commute patterns and use of incentives by small and medium enterprises (companies with fewer than 50 employees) for alternative transportation modes. Carpool, vanpool, electric vehicle, public transport, cycling to work are some of the options. Because San Rafael has a lot of options in terms of public transport and other commute alternatives. Some local businesses are likely using a mix of transport methods. Our study is looking at the knowledge (What does your business know about incentives for alternative modes of transport?), attitudes (Does your firm believe that your employees using multiple modes of transport is a good thing for your business, employees, the environment?), and behaviors (Are your employees using alternative modes of transportation? Is your firm providing any incentives to use alternative modes of transport?). Your input will be very valuable for our study; your information will remain confidential and anonymous. Please call the Chamber at 415-454-4163 or email at frontdesk@srchamber.com if you are interested in participating in the focus group. |
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Chamber Congratulates 26 Chamber Businesses on Their Membership Milestones with the Organization and the Community The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce congratulates 26 Chamber businesses on their membership milestones with the organization and the community. Companies will be honored at the December mixer co-hosted by Marin Honda and Cal-Pox, Inc. on Wednesday, December 12th from 5:00-7:00pm at Marin Honda-2 Shoreline Parkway, San Rafael. |
| City and County News |
| City Accepting Applications to Fill Vacant Council Seat more -> |
| Promoting and Connecting the Community |
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Marin History Museum Hosts Holiday Homemade Craft Fair - The Marin History Museum (MHM) invites you to get in the holiday spirit at its Holiday Handmade Craft Fair on Friday, December 14th, from 5-8 PM... more ->
Four San Rafael High School Students' Photographs Featured in Bank of Marin 2013 Calendar - Bank of Marin Bancorp has announced the names of nine local students whose photography is featured in the Bank’s 2013 community calendar... more -> San Rafael Pacifics Announce New Ownership - The San Rafael Pacifics Baseball Club have announced a new ownership group that will oversee club operations in 2013 and beyond... more -> 32TEN Studios Hosts Don't Text & Drive PSA - 32TEN Studios recently hosted Jessen Productions, a local area production company, which just wrapped a nationally syndicated PSA... more -> News from San Rafael Santa Cop - The Red Toy Barrels have been delivered and are waiting to be overflowing with new unwrapped toys... more -> |
| Chamber Members |
NEW MEMBERS
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DECEMBER MEMBER MILESTONES 39 YEARS! Rafael Floors / Abbey Carpet Center 15-25 Years SharedHR Villa Marin Resource Telecom Earthquake Supply Center Diego Bros., Inc. 5-14 Years Pound Melters Medical Integrated Community Services PRANDI Property Management, Inc. DMH Land Use Planning Peter Levi Plumbing, Inc. Neptune Society Collie Autoworks Berry Wilkinson Law Group St. Raphael Church 1-4 Years Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios Parton, Sell, Rhoades, PC BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Marin Honda Pagan Constuction Equator Estate Coffee & Teas Bay Area Community Resources Greg's Locksmith Arcadia Home Care & Staffing Marin Women's Hall of Fame |
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Emily Maloney Office Manager Joanne Webster Director of Marketing and Community Promotion Leonard Weingarten Business Development Rick Wells President and CEO |
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